Scripture: Psalms 115: 1-9

Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.  Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?  But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.  Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.  They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:  They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:  They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.  They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.  O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.

Scripture Commentary: Don’t place idols above the intangible realities of God

The psalmist asked that God’s name, not the nation’s, be glorified.  Too often we ask God to glorify His name with ours.  We may pray for help to do a good job so that our work will be noticed.  Or we may ask that a presentation go well so we get the applause.  There is nothing wrong with looking good or impressing others.  The problem comes when we want to look good no matter what happens to God’s reputation in the process.  Many people worshiped idols: statues of wood, stone or metal.  They took pride in what they could see and had contempt for what they couldn’t see.

Today we still may value tangible objects rather than intangible realities.  Those who spend their time obtaining tangible objects are as foolish and empty as the idols themselves.

There are times when we feel isolated, alone and abandoned, even by God.  Be encouraged when depressed by problems or struggling with self-worth.  God keeps you in His thoughts.

Do you have the faith to trust God?  Will you place yourself in His hands?

Who will get the credit when God answers your prayer?  Because He will respond.

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